Two CL problem children face off

The erogenous zones of football romantics will probably remain unstimulated when two sheikh clubs face each other in the new UEFA Champions League format on matchday 7, with Paris St. Germain and Manchester City. However, pure lovers of the round leather will look forward to the encounter between two of the best teams in the world. Especially in view of the fact that the PSG vs. Manchester City tip will have a direct influence on the further course of the premier class.

After a rather tough league phase so far, Luis Enrique and Pep Guardiola are under a lot of pressure with their star ensembles. The French serial champion would, as things stand, even miss the playoffs for the last sixteen as 25th in the standings. However, the Citizens are only one point ahead in 22nd place and are also in danger of slipping out of the top 24. So for the PSG vs. Manchester City prediction, it should be taken into account that both teams would benefit from a win and a defeat must be avoided at all costs.

A high-class match is on the cards, especially since the guests from the UK have recently been able to demonstrate a clear upward trend in form.

The bookmakers cannot and do not want to make a final decision in advance of the game, and offer fairly balanced odds for the PSG v Manchester City match in the three-way market. A home win brings a 2.55, while an away win can be won for a 2.67 in the Betano app.

PSG – Statistics & current form

While Paris St. Germain is still unbeaten in the domestic league after 18 match days and, with a nine-point lead over second place, is marching towards its next league title, the 2024/25 Champions League season has so far been a huge disappointment for the wealthy Saudi club. Just seven points from six games is not even close to meeting the high expectations of the sheikhs, who traditionally use performance in the premier league as the basis for evaluating an entire season.

Paris St. Germain can only be helped by a home win

The only two victories were celebrated by the red-and-blues on the first matchday against Girona and before Christmas against RB Salzburg. Against the top-class opponents Arsenal, Bayern, Atletico Madrid or PSV Eindhoven, only one of a possible twelve points was scored. It would therefore be only logical to base the prognosis for Wednesday evening’s game between PSG and Manchester City on the guest team.

Although the Parisians have lost three of their last five home games in the Champions League and do not have a particularly good record against the Sky Blues in the Champions League, the good form at domestic level gives hope that coach Luis Enrique’s team will finally be able to reach their full potential on the European stage. Paris St. Germain have recently celebrated four wins in a row in the league and also won the Supercup final and the cup. 23 goals were scored in total, which is an average of almost four per game. A bet on both teams scoring would have been successful in every game. With the Bwin coupon, you can get a 1.49 for betting on “both scoring”.

Because the hosts are virtually obliged to play for a win – with an eye on the difficult away game in Stuttgart on the last matchday – and will probably have to take more risks as the game progresses, it is advisable to check the PSG vs. I think two goals from minute 46 are quite possible, especially since “Les Parisiens” scored four of their previous six CL goals this season after the break and the match could take on a certain momentum of its own in the second half.

Manchester City – Statistics & current form

Manchester City seems to have overcome its low point for the time being. Compared to the numerous defeats in November and December, the Citizens are currently much more stable and self-confident again. In the calendar year 2025, Pep Guardiola’s men have not yet suffered a single defeat. They have won four of their last five competitive games. The only defeat was a 2-2 draw at Brentford, with both goals against coming in the final stages after an otherwise dominant performance.

Man City are back on a much better path

By the way, conceding goals in the second half or being scored against in the final quarter of an hour are not uncommon for the Sky Blues this season. In the last CL match, City conceded both goals in the 0-2 defeat at Juventus after half-time. Against Feyenoord, Pep’s team even squandered a 3-0 lead in crunch time. At Sporting Lisbon, it was also three goals conceded from the 46th minute onwards.

In total, 16 (!) goals were scored in the second half in the six CL games involving the reigning English champions. All the more reason to back my tip on two or more goals after half-time. The corresponding PSG vs. Manchester City betting odds, for example, can also be played with one of the many no deposit free bets.

Ultimately, I even think Erling Haaland and Co. can get the three points in the French capital. As Sunday’s resounding 6-0 win over Ipswich Town impressively demonstrated, the confidence and self-belief in the long-standing league leaders has returned to the island. They now have to prove this in the Champions League as well, because as 22nd in the table with eight points, they definitely need a good finish to avoid the worst case scenario of being eliminated in the league phase. The third consecutive away defeat in the premier class would be a disaster in this respect!

PSG – Manchester City Head to head / H2H record

There have been seven meetings between these clubs in the statistics so far. The Parisians have only celebrated a single victory. Manchester City, on the other hand, have won four times. The last time the clubs faced each other was in the 2020/21 group stage. Paris won 2-0 at home; Manchester City won 2-1. Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique face off for the fifth time. The record here is absolutely even with two successes for each of the Spanish coaches and one tie.

PSG – Manchester City Tip

On paper, the match between Paris St. Germain and Manchester City is certainly the absolute highlight of the seventh matchday of the UEFA Champions League phase. In terms of the table, however, both teams are only in the (lower) middle of the pack. With two games remaining, there is a chance that neither of the title contenders will even reach the interim round. The French, in particular, are under pressure as they are ranked 25th and absolutely need a home win at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday evening.

On the one hand, the initial situation therefore serves as an argument for betting on a second half full of goals. On the other hand, there are also various statistics that suggest that the second half will be lively. 16 goals were scored in the six second halves of the Citizens this CL season. Meanwhile, Paris want to build on their offensive performance in the league, where they have regularly scored twice or more recently. In the end, my PSG vs. Manchester City prediction is for at least two goals from minute 46. The maximum rate at Betano is 1.75 and is played with six units as a stake.